Impact Hub MSP believes in creating opportunities for our members and the broader community. We host events that businesses leverage to take their venture to the next level and to drive social impact in the Twin Cities. Want to partner? Reach out!

 

Chameleon Shoppes

The Chameleon Consortium is a private-public group dedicated to the experiential and economic vitality of downtown Minneapolis. Our purpose is to create vibrant downtown experiences by transforming empty retail spaces into equity opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. We’re passionate about opening up business opportunities that may not have been possible before. We’re thrilled to be a part of an evolving downtown that evokes inclusive interest, attraction and pride.

 

Experts Are In

Every other Wednesday, a variety of content experts volunteer for Impact Hub to provide coaching, advice and mentorship to our members. These professionals have volunteered their time to advise social entrepreneurs in areas such as fundraising, financial planning, human resources and legal issues. Not exactly sure what steps you need to take to build your business? General experts are available to help direct members to exactly what they need.

 

Skills a la Carte

A series of engaging workshops and discussions intended for those at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Just getting started? Been planning something for a while but don’t know how to get off the ground? Have you been in the game for a minute but want to grow your enterprise further? We’re got you covered! Just pick the workshops that teach the skills you need – à la Carte style.

 

1 Million Cups Minneapolis

Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs

 

Interns For Impact

The Interns for Impact program connects students with mission-driven start-ups.  Not only will students learn and grow with the specific business they’re working for, but they will also receive the following from Impact Hub.
  1. Extra Support: a contact at Impact Hub to help you navigate any ups or downs.
  2. Community: you’ll be part of our membership which means potlucks, climbing club, and much more. You’ll also be in a cohort of other students participating in internships at the same time.
  3. Personal and professional development: you’ll have access to Impact Hub’s training programs and workshops specifically designed for you.
Students are not the only ones who benefit! Participating businesses will have access to a team dedicated to making the internship process as easy as possible. From the start, we’ll be there to help you craft your job description, meet your intern, and provide any needed troubleshooting along the way. Our connections to the top schools in the area streamline the selection process. Let us recruit for you! Businesses must be an Impact Hub member to participate.
SUMMER 2020: 

6 Partner Schools

8 Participating Social Businesses

11 Intern Positions

Communities of Practice

Topic and sector-focused peer-to-peer learning networks provide structured opportunities for sharing best practices and technical knowledge. Current Communities of Practice: Impact Investing & Impact Measurement and Reporting.

Impact Investing Ecosystem Map

Impact Investing Ecosystem Map

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Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem Map

 

For the purpose of this map, an impact investment is defined as an investment that seeks to create both positive financial return as well as positive social or environmental impact that is actively measured. This map has allowed our local impact investing community to understand the breadth and complexity of the impact investing activity in the twin cities as well as provide context to each organization how they fit within the ecosystem.